Time Difference Between London and Sydney

The time difference between London and Sydney is 11 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 23:00 in Sydney. London uses the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+11).

Sydney is 11 hours ahead of London — 11 hours
London, United Kingdom
20:57:06
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT
Sydney, Australia
07:57:06
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: London vs Sydney

Detail London Sydney
Time Zone IDEurope/LondonAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC+0UTC+11
AbbreviationGMTAEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryUnited KingdomAustralia
RegionEuropeOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 11 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between London and Sydney. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in London tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from London time to Sydney time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

London Sydney
00:00 11:00 Night
01:00 12:00 Night
02:00 13:00 Night
03:00 14:00 Night
04:00 15:00 Night
05:00 16:00 Night
06:00 17:00
07:00 18:00
08:00 19:00
09:00 20:00
10:00 21:00
11:00 22:00
12:00 23:00
13:00 00:00 (+1 day)
14:00 01:00 (+1 day)
15:00 02:00 (+1 day)
16:00 03:00 (+1 day)
17:00 04:00 (+1 day)
18:00 05:00 (+1 day)
19:00 06:00 (+1 day)
20:00 07:00 (+1 day)
21:00 08:00 (+1 day)
22:00 09:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 10:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time, while London is on standard time. When Sydney switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for London–Sydney Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and Sydney?

The time difference is 11 hours. Sydney is 11 hours ahead of London.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from London to Sydney?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert London time to Sydney time?

Add 11 hours to London time to get Sydney time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.